Manager, IT Operations

Rhinestahl Corporation; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k employer match

Job summary

RH Aero Systems in Mason, Ohio seeks an IT operations leader to consolidate global IT support, eliminate technical debt, and transition Level 1/2 to a 24x7 MSP partner. You will establish vendor-managed NOC and SOC operations while maintaining stable service delivery.

This hands-on role requires deep technical depth, vendor governance experience, and success leading complex, multi-site IT transformations across a global footprint.

Qualifications

• 10+ years inIT operations and infrastructure leadership.
• Proven success moving service desks to a 24x7 MSP model.
• Experience governing vendor-managed SOC/NOC services and cloud modernization.

Responsibilities

• Unify global IT support models with regional leaders.
• Rationalize application portfolio and licensing footprint.
• Govern incident, change, problem, and asset management processes.
• Oversee onboarding of 24x7x365 support coverage and MSP alignment.
• Lead root cause analysis and long-term remediation actions.

Skills

IT governance

Vendor management

Cloud migration

Cybersecurity

ITIL

Tools

Azure

AWS

NOC/SOC tools

Job description

RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses – Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems – we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA. For further details visit RHAero.com.

Job Summary:

This role will drive the consolidation and standardization of global IT support,eliminatetechnical debt and redundant systems, transition Level 1 & Level 2 service desk functions to a 24x7x365 managed service partner, andestablishvendor-managed NOC and SOC operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth, vendor governance experience, and proven success leading complex, multi-site IT transformations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with theEU & MEIARegionGlobal IT Operations Manager to unify global support models.
• Rationalize application portfolio and licensing footprint.
• Harmonizeincident,change,problem, and asset management processes.
• Overseeonboarding of24x7x365 support coverage.
• Establish and govern vendor-managed NOC and SOC functions.
• Actively manage performance issues, service gaps, and contract alignment.
• Deliver operating expense reduction while improving service quality.
• Identifyand prioritize remediation of technical debt.
• Serve asescalationpoint for major incidents and service disruptions.
• Lead root cause analysis and long-term corrective action planning.
• Balance strategic transformation with day-to-day operational stability.
• Hands onUS Regionalsupport for end users asrequired.
• Up to 20%traveltoRH Aero sites globallyrequiredas necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive IT operations and infrastructure leadership.
• Demonstrated success transitioning service desk operationsintoa 24x7 MSP model.
• Experience establishing or governing vendor-managed SOC and NOC services.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure modernization and cloud migration.
• Demonstrated ability toeliminatetechnical debt and rationalize technology stacks.
• Ability tooperateeffectively in a cross-cultural, global partnership environment.
• Expertend userhardware & softwaresupport skills ina corporate environment.
• Cybersecurity governance& Compliance Frameworks
• Microsoft technology stack including M365, Azure Active Directory&on-PremiseAD
• SaaS based identity management & SSO technologies
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or equivalent)
• Desktopautomation,deploymentand support (US Region)
• ITIL-based service management
• Clear communication across global teams

Other Information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial security, and overall well-being. The company offers competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA and FSA plans, Mental health resources, and employee assistance programs. We offer Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Long Term Disability, competitive 401k employer match, floating holiday, tuition reimbursement program, amongst other benefits.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The company participates in E-Verify as required by law.